Philadelphia All Local

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 (morning edition):

• The Jersey Shore was battered by a nor’easter all weekend.
• A major investigation is entering a new phase at the so-called “house of horrors” on West Chew Avenue in Philadelphia’s Olney section.
• There’s going to be another Red October in the city as the Phillies took care of business and beat the Rays 7-3 to book their ticket to the playoffs in their final regular-season game.
• Philadelphia’s police commissioner says the department has gotten a handle on youth meet-ups after large Labor Day weekend gatherings resulted in arrests.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Sunday, Sept. 27 (evening edition):

• The Phillies punch their ticket to a fifth straight Red October with a win over the Rays in South Philly.
• The eye of the nor'easter hovers off the coast of the Jersey Shore Sunday evening; it'll start pushing east some time on Monday. There could still be pockets of flooding during the commute to work on Monday morning.
• A staple for families and curious minds alike closed its doors for good on Sunday.
• New Jersey’s Department of Transportation is implementing new safety improvements on Route 55, where there have been dozens of fatal crashes in the past several years.

The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Sunday, Sept. 27 (morning edition):

• The rain is back on today down the shore as this nor'easter continues to cause headaches.
• In Egg Harbor Township, police said nine people (and a dog) had to be rescued from a couple of flooded motels.
• Sunday is the last day the Academy of the Natural Sciences museum will be open to the public.
• State police say a 4-year-old child was killed after being hit by a tractor-trailer in Chester County.
• This past week was Veterans Suicide Awareness Week, and a Montgomery County state representative addressed the challenges war veterans face when they return to civilian life.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 (morning edition):

• Saturday's South Street Fall Fest has been canceled because of the Nor'easter hitting the region. Organizers say it was a difficult decision, but they had to prioritize safety. There's no rain date for the festival.
• A physical education teacher in Montgomery County was arrested Friday and charged with sexual crimes involving minors.
• Mayor Cherelle Parker celebrated Philadelphia's first mobile drug treatment program on Friday.
• The Save the Academy Coalition says the doors to the Academy of Natural Sciences may be closing Sunday at 5 p.m., but the fight isn't over yet.
• As of Friday, it's temporarily illegal to sell or possess some synthetic kratom products in New Jersey under a new change to federal law.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 (midday edition):

• Tens of thousands of people were expected to visit the Wildwoods this weekend for several major events, but the weather has forced organizers to make some adjustments.
• Enrollment is up at Philadelphia High School for Girls this year, but students say classes are overcrowded because the district hasn’t provided enough teachers to match the increase.
• The planning commission in Newtown Township, Delaware County, recommended approval of an ordinance that would set limits on data center development.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 (morning edition):

• Labcorp has agreed to pay $2.2 million and promised to strengthen its data protection practices as part of a settlement with more than 40 states, stemming from a 2019 data breach.
• There are 40 days until the midterm elections, but the Pennsylvania ACLU has already been hard at work on protecting voters’ rights. It comes at a time when voter concerns about election interference have reached new heights.
• Gov. Josh Shapiro and PennDOT leaders say a road repair project on a key highway in the Lehigh Valley shows that the $775 million set aside for rapid repairs was needed and is going to good use.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, September 24, 2026 (evening edition)

A nor'easter is bearing down on the Jersey Shore, delivering heavy wind....and the threat of serious coastal flooding and beach erosion.

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Labcorp has agreed to pay $2.2-million and promised to strengthen its data protection practices, as part of a settlement with more than 40 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Governor Josh Shapiro and PennDOT leaders say a road-repair project on a key highway in the Lehigh Valley shows three-quarters-of-a-billion dollars set aside for rapid repairs was needed and is going to good use.

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A Germantown woman whose house partially collapsed Wednesday afternoon says she was worried about the structure for two years and couldn't get help.

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No more varsity football at Jenkintown High School this year. The school district's athletic director and principal told the community the varsity football season is ending two games into the year.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 (morning edition):

• Federal authorities have announced the takedown of a major cocaine operation they say was plaguing the Philadelphia region for decades.
• The former Skippack Township supervisor and day care director accused of molesting a child for the better part of a decade rejected a guilty plea that could have significantly reduced his potential prison sentence if he’s convicted.
• Some of Philly’s most prominent tailgaters feel new parking rules announced this week are a threat to their favorite hobby.
• There's no relief for the pain at the pump. The average gas price in the Philadelphia area is hovering around $4.54 per gallon. As people dig deep into their wallets to fill their tanks, many are being forced to cut back on other things.

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (evening edition)

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Forecasters are warning about potential flooding and beach erosion at the Jersey Shore this week as a strong storm system brings heavy rain and high winds.

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Federal authorities and Philadelphia police say they’ve taken down a major drug trafficking operation.

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A Philadelphia school district teacher who claimed Palestinian and African ancestry, is at the center of a scandal that has angered the pro-Palestinian community after it was revealed she is actually the white daughter of Israeli settlers.

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Every month it seems energy bills are biting into the household budget. And now lawmakers from in and around Delaware County are joining forces to address energy affordability and reforms amid federal cuts.

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Concrete isn't the best place to grow pumpkins, but it turns out you don't need to leave the city to find the perfect jack-o'-lantern!

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 (midday edition):

• Big changes are coming and will affect the way fans park and tailgate at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex for Eagles games.
• New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill issued a historic fine to a data center company on Tuesday after their Vineland facility was found to have more than five dozen unpermitted natural gas generators.
• Delaware County is giving out free Narcan this week to help curb the ongoing opioid epidemic.
• Phoenixville is looking to add another to its list of pop culture celebrations, this time focused on a staple of millennial TV-watchers.